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A21 DBN

2013 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 110,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 104,014 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 97,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 14 Jul 2023 91,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges ( 225/45 R17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 84,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges ( 225/45 R17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,543 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/zr17 toyo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,253 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,598 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items.

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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A21 DBN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 DBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 DBN registered?

A21 DBN is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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